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Crawfish producers eligible for direct relief

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved his request to include crawfish in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).

Oil industry hoping for federal help until global fuel demand rebounds

Louisiana oil and gas leaders are asking for federal help to get through the worst downturn the state’s industry has seen since the 1980s. In April, an oversupply of oil combined with crashing demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic briefly pushed U.S.

Debra Ann Young

Debra “Debbie” Ann Young passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the age of 67. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 12 Heather Renee Venable, 27, 1100 block of S. Bullard Street, Opelousas. Possession of Schedule I CDS. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Kirk J. Guillory, Sr., 42, 600 block of Kim Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 11 Andrea Fuselier, 36, 100 block of 5th Street, Mamou. Bench warrant. Brandon Levons Guidry, 46, 600 block of Bernice, Eunice. Bench warrant. Thomas Joseph Jarona, 42, 1700 block of West Magnolia, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 11 00:09 Suspicious vehicle reported parked at the tennis court. 00:24 Suspicious vehicle reported behind th AutoZone.

Randy Paul Matte II

Randy Paul Matte, II passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the age of 27. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Patricia L. Gaspard

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Patricia L. Gaspard announces her passing on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Camelot Place in Crowley at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 11 Margie Savant, 47, 200 block of Ash Street, Melville.Battery on a police officer, interfering with an investigation. Arrested by Melville Police. Ray Savant, Jr., 60, 200 block of Ash Street, Melville.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 10 Anthony Wayne Bellard, 31, 100 block of Stanisluas Street, Eunice. Serving time. Brennan LeJeune, 20, 600 block of Bernice, Eunice. Serving time. Keshawn Guillory, 19, 200 block of South Beulah, Eunice.